title: Primary psoas abscess. An often insidious infection.
abstract: Psoas abscess is most often caused by infection with Staphylococcus aureus. Classic symptoms are localized pain, persistent fever, and a limp or flexion problem of the hip. Diagnosis can be confirmed by ultrasound or computed tomographic scan. Appropriate treatment consists of drainage of the abscess and antibiotic therapy.
authors.affiliation: Skiatook Family Medicine Center, OK 74070.
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Haines
authors.forename: W M
authors.initials: WM
authors.lastname: Chop
authors.forename: D K
authors.initials: DK
authors.lastname: Towsley
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004322:Drainage; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D009254:Nafcillin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012187:Retroperitoneal Space; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D009254:Nafcillin